Sean McDermott, via unusual pool report, says interception ruling was incorrect
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Bills coach Sean McDermott strongly criticized the NFL's process for upholding a crucial overtime interception ruling against Buffalo, asserting the catch was clear and the decision unfairly decided the playoff game.
- McDermott expressed frustration that the head official at the game did not review the play on the monitor, and that the replay review was expedited and lacked transparency, leaving players and fans without an adequate explanation.
- The NFL’s replay-review system centralizes final decisions in New York to ensure consistency, but McDermott questioned whether the same standards were fairly applied in this instance compared to similar plays, such as Aaron Rodgers’ Week 14 catch.
- The controversy highlights broader concerns about the replay process’s transparency and consistency, especially amid the high stakes of
